The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 63 calls for service this week.
Date: 2013-01-16 – Commercial Break & Enter
The owner of a business in the 2800 block of Foul Bay Rd contacted police to report a break and enter that had occurred sometime overnight. Police checked the business and found no signs of forced entry. It appears cash was the only thing taken. This file is still under investigation.
Date: 2013-01-17 – Residential Break & Enter
The homeowner reports that his residence in the 1200 block of St David St., which is currently undergoing rennovations, was broken into sometime around December 20th, 2012. Police checked the residence and found the point of entry was through the basement door where pry marks were located on the door frame. A large number of power tools and construction materials were taken.
Date: 2013-01-17 – Possible Cougar sighting
In the mid-afternoon police received a second hand report of a possible cougar sighting in the 1100 block of Beach Dr. The animal was observed at a distance of approximately 150 metres. Conservation was advised and police searched the area. The cougar was not located.
Date: 2013-01-20 – Break & Enter at Oak Bay High School
Shortly after 1:00am police received a call from a concerned neighbour who heard noises coming from the gym at Oak Bay High School and also saw one of the gym doors open. Police attended and located a group of young adults in the gymnasium playing basketball. It appears they found an insecure door and decided to shoot some hoops. Alcohol was involved and although criminal charges are not being sought the young adults were charged with liquor related offences.
The Oak Bay Police Department also responded to four Theft from Auto incidents (2200 blk Pacific Ave, 3500 blk Cardiff Pl, 2700 blk Dewdney Ave, and 2600 blk Lincoln Rd). There was no sign of forced entry into any of the vehicles. The culprit stole loose coin and also a black/gray Uppababy baby stroller.
Residents are requested to remove their valuables and secure their vehicles.
During the week the police received several calls regarding suspicious activity; however, the reports were received anywhere from 1 hour to 16 hrs later and in one incident weeks later. It is important to report suspicious activity when it occurs to give the police a better chance of identifying the persons involved.
